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April 18, 2024

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 6046 and H.R. 5947, legislation cosponsored by Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) to comprehensively address the threat posed by Iran. Westerman released the following statement in support of the bills:


December 2, 2023
Weekly Columns

Earlier this year, the Biden Administration waived sanctions to allow the transfer of $6 billion in Iranian financial assets in exchange for the release of five American hostages. The Administration claims the funds are used for “humanitarian” purposes.

Issues:AccountabilityForeign AffairsSecurity

November 2, 2023

WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S.


May 5, 2023

WASHINGTON - Congressman Bruce Westerman joined a bipartisan Congressional delegation, led by Speaker Kevin McCarthy, to Israel, Jordan, and Egypt. More about the trip below:


December 9, 2022
Weekly Columns

This week, the House voted on the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to fund our military and defense related items in Fiscal Year 2023.

Issues:Foreign AffairsSecurity

December 8, 2022

WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan James M. Inhofe NDAA for FY 2023. Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR-04) released the following statement:


September 30, 2022

Americans across the political spectrum recognize the benefits of fairness. We like to find a good deal, get the best bang for our buck, and be able to say the juice was worth the squeeze. 


September 30, 2022

Americans across the political spectrum recognize the benefits of fairness. We like to find a good deal, get the best bang for our buck, and be able to say the juice was worth the squeeze. 


September 23, 2022
Weekly Columns

Since President Joe Biden’s first day in office, America has watched as he and Congressional Democrats hastened our economic instability and allowed shelves to go bare, communities to be ravaged by crime, and savings to evaporate. I’ve heard from many Arkansans who feel left behind. President Biden has sarcastically asked, “what are Republicans for?” Well, Mr.

Issues:AccountabilityEducation and OpportunityForeign AffairsHealth CareJobs and Economic GrowthNatural ResourcesSecurityTax ReliefTransportation and Infrastructure

September 23, 2022

WASHINGTON - Today, Leader Kevin McCarthy and the House Republican Conference introduced their "Commitment to America," a policy platform to create An Economy That's Strong, A Nation That's Safe, A Future That's Built on Freedom, and A Government That's Accountable.

Mr. Westerman released the following statement: